N9 for bikepacking...

I've been using a Voodoo Bokor 29 for the past 8 months and am curious about the N9 as a replacement. The main use of the bike will be for commuting/touring/bikepacking/singletrack. Many frames fit that bill, but I'm looking for something more unique.

I've heavily considered a Jones DF, but would rather stay with a frame that can take a suspension fork.

i will likely set the bike up with a rigid salsa fork and 2x9 drivetrain.

yeas, nays or thoughts otherwise?

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